July 1, 2021

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT RIGHT NOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAREGIVER DIES BEFORE THE PATIENT? When a person with Parkinson’s dies, their family caregiver faces a...

July 1, 2021

WHAT IS GRIEF? Experiencing Losses What an impactful meeting PRO’s first new “GRIEF” GROUP was. Attended by People with Parkinson’s, Partners in Care, and former...

July 1, 2021

TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Work with a Travel Specialist By Sandy Rodley, PRO Advocate   Parkinson’s should not stop anyone from visiting the wonders of the world or...

July 1, 2021

MOVING WITH PETS By John Sloan Let’s be real; moving can be quite stressful. And if it’s this stressful for us, how do you think it...

July 1, 2021

NEWEST SPECIALTY SUPPORT GROUP EXERCISE – USE IT OR LOSE IT For PWPs & Partners in Care PRO’s newest SPECIALTY GROUP is launching this month and is...

July 1, 2021

BITS AND PIECES TELL ME WHY MY FACE LOOKS SO BLANK By: David Verdery, a PRO advocate   Parkinson’s Sign #8 – Loss of Facial Expression (Hypomimia)   Its beginning was very...

July 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT There is so much to celebrate in June in addition to the many COVID restrictions being lifted. Please remain vigilant on...

June 1, 2021

END OF LIFE OPTION ACT OF CALIFORNIA (EOLOA OF CA) Howard Cohen, CMD, HMDC California’s state law allowing terminally ill individuals to request medication from their...

June 1, 2021

TELL ME WHY I HAVE CONSTANT CONSTIPATION David Verdery, a PROadvocate   Constipation Has a reputation For spoiling every day Your morning constitution. It sure can be a sign For you to...

June 1, 2021

WHAT IS GRIEF? Experiencing Losses PRO’s new Grief Group is launching Thursday, June 17th, 2021 facilitated by Glendon Geikie, MSW, IELDA, CGCS. We are so...

June 1, 2021

NYSTAGMUS (WIGGLY EYES) Nystagmus is a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements.    These movements often result in reduced vision and depth...

June 1, 2021

ABBOTT INTRODUCES NEUROSPHERE™ VIRTUAL CLINIC, FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND REMOTE NEUROMODULATION PATIENT-CARE TECHNOLOGY IN THE U.S. Newly FDA-approved system allows a patient to both communicate with a physician...

June 1, 2021

WHAT IS FACIAL TREMOR? A facial tremor is an involuntary shaking that occurs in parts of the face, jaw, or lips. This tremor may worsen...

June 1, 2021

DOCTORS INVESTIGATE MYSTERY BRAIN DISEASE IN CANADA Jessica Murphy, BBC News, Toronto Doctors in Canada have been coming across patients showing symptoms similar to that of Creutzfeldt-Jakob...